Explore on your own rating
PTA is right in the center. IJmuiden needs a shuttle.
Where ships dock
- Passenger Terminal Amsterdam (PTA), central
- Felison Cruise Terminal, IJmuiden (about 30 km away)
Getting to town
From PTA, Amsterdam Centraal is a 15-minute walk, or tram 26 one stop. From IJmuiden, check for a cruise-line shuttle; by public transport (bus 382 + train) allow 75–105 minutes.
Trams, trains and walking cover the city.
Fares are as reported by the sources below and change often. Treat them as estimates.
Money & entry
Currency: Euro (€). Cards are widely accepted; carry some cash for small purchases.
Entry: U.S. passport required. ETIAS (the EU travel authorization) is NOT yet in operation: the official EU site says no applications are being collected and a start date will be announced several months ahead (checked Oct 2026). Don't pay any site claiming to sell ETIAS now. The EU Entry/Exit System (EES) does register non-EU travelers' passports and biometrics at Schengen external borders.
Top sights nearby
- Canal ring (UNESCO)
- Rijksmuseum
- Anne Frank House (book far ahead)
- Van Gogh Museum
Beaches
- Zandvoort (train)
Safety & tips
- Watch for bikes; stay off bike lanes.
- Book museum tickets ahead.
- Check which terminal you use.
Check U.S. State Department travel advisories before you sail.
⏰ Back to the ship on time
From IJmuiden, follow the shuttle's last-run time.
Ship time can differ from local time. Your ship won't wait for independent travelers.